Bishop of Norwich says Pope Francis 'remains in my prayers' as the 88-year-old is treated for double pneumonia
Doctors have said Francis' condition is touch-and-go, given his age, fragility and pre-existing lung disease.
The Bishop of Norwich says Pope Francis remains in his prayers, as the 88-year-old is treated for double pneumonia and early kidney failure.
Pope Francis woke up and is continuing his therapies on Monday after a quiet night, on the 10th day of his hospital admission for a complex lung infection that has provoked the early stages of kidney insufficiency, the Vatican said.
"The night passed well, the pope slept and is resting," it said.
He is continuing to feed himself and is not receiving artificial or liquid nutrition, the Vatican said.
Late on Sunday, doctors reported blood tests showed "early, slight kidney insufficiency" that was under control.
They said Francis, 88, remained in critical condition but that he had not experienced any further respiratory crises since Saturday.
He was receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen and, on Sunday, was alert, responsive and attended Mass.
Doctors have said Francis' condition is touch-and-go, given his age, fragility and pre-existing lung disease.
They have warned that the main threat facing Francis is sepsis, a serious infection of the blood that can occur as a complication of pneumonia.
Bishop of Norwich, Graham Usher said: "Like so many around the world and in the Diocese of Norwich, Pope Francis remains in my prayers. I trust he will be given health and strength to continue the ministry entrusted to him, not least his prioritisation of the care of the economically poorest people and the care of the environment.
"In both, he continues to be a prophetic witness. It is a privilege to have met him twice, the most recent only six weeks ago in Rome, when his eyes sparkled with warmth and prayerful attentiveness.”